18 Best Gifts for Dietitians: How to Show the Special RD in Your Life You Care
If there is a professional in your life that truly goes ABOVE and BEYOND for their clients and deserves praise for it, it’s Registered Dietitians. RDs spend so much time learning and refining how they best care for their clients, and sometimes, they just don’t get the appreciation they deserve. (Okay, most of the time they don’t receive the appreciation they deserve!)
One way you can show them you appreciate them is by learning the difference between a nutritionist and a Registered Dietitian—JUST KIDDING! (Kind of.) Actually, a great way of showing the RD in your life how much you care is by giving them a gift to express your deep appreciation for all they do! So, today, I’m sharing with you some of the best gift ideas for your dietitian, whether it’s for a holiday or just because!
Here are some gifts for your RD:
18 Best Gifts for Dietitians: How to Show the Special RD in Your Life You Care
Silk and Sonder Journal Planners
As Registered Dietitian, we love to stay organized, focus on our goals, and practice wellness in all ways! These Silk and Sonder journal planners are the perfect blend of a self-care journal and a weekly planner. You can keep track of all your tasks while staying mindful! Plus, I love that there is a subscription option that ships out a new planner every month with different wellness focuses for each edition. It’s perfect for the work that we do!
Moleskine Professional Pad
Registered Dietitians are INVESTED when they’re in sessions with their dreamy clients. They’re not scrolling on their phones or browsing the web. They’re completely focused on you! Notepads like this help us have a space to take down notes to use in the next session as we’re building the perfect nutrition plan for you. Many RDs also love to journal and take notes for their day to day life on a beautiful notepad like this one.
Varsity Fountain Pens
Great pens make organizing and documenting information a fun experience! These pens are actually disposable fountain pens that come in seven bold colors. They write super smooth and are perfect for color-coding information (which RDs love)!
Pastel Highlighters
Highlighters are another must-have office (and life) essential for RDs. We love highlighting our to-do lists, goals and notes. I like these pastel ones, because they’re not as harsh on the eyes as the traditional lemon yellow color. These are a great small gesture to let your RD know how much you care!
Handwritten Notes, Testimonials, and Referrals
Above all else, RDs want to make an IMPACT on their client’s lives. Affirmation of that impact is one of the best gifts you can give! A small gesture that will mean so much to your RD is a handwritten card sharing how they changed your life! They will never forget the gesture!
Beyond that, referrals and testimonials mean everything. If you know someone that could use the help of a dietitian, give them your RDs information! And, don’t underestimate the power of a thorough and super positive review on social media, on their website, or to their boss. This not only shows how much you care, but it also helps your RD find more dreamy clients like you and advance their career!
Gift Cards
One of the most useful gifts you can get an RD is a gift card! Many of us work very hard or are even overworked, which means a lot of us (not all, of course) drink coffee or tea. If you know their preferred coffee house or tea shop, that’s a great place to start. You could also get them a gift card to their favorite health food store or restaurant. (Contrary to popular belief, RDs LOVE food! I mean, we studied it for years) Once you choose a gift card, you can stick it in one of these cute foodie gift card holders!
Ember Mug
As RDs, we’re busy! Oftentimes we have back-to-back sessions with our clients on top of all the other tasks we have to do for our position or business! That means returning to the microwave often to reheat our coffee or tea. An Ember Mug is a VERY thoughtful gift that’ll keep your RDs beverage warm all day!
Recipe for a Registered Dietitian Print
Your RD is beyond a hard worker, and they care more about what they do than you could ever know! However, a lot of days they wonder if they’re doing enough and making a big enough impact. A print like this hanging over your RD’s desk is an incredible reminder of how amazing they really are!
Registered Dietitian Sweatshirt
Registered Dietitians are PROUD of what they do, and they should be! The lengthy schooling, difficult licensing process, and long work hours all mean that your RD has put their all into their career. This sweatshirt helps them represent the title they’ve worked so hard to attain.
Neck Massager
If your RD has a private online practice or works in a traditional 9-5 or clinical setting, he or she probably spends a LOT of time hunched over their computer and notebooks. It can really wear on your neck and shoulders after a while! A good massager like this can make a big difference. Your RD will definitely appreciate it!
Vitamins and Minerals Charts
These vitamins and minerals charts are not only aesthetically pleasing for an RD office, but they’re actually useful! Of course, this depends on your RD’s niche and area of focus, but if they frequently reference information like this, a big visual chart like this would be a super thoughtful gift!
On Call Sign
For RDs in online practice, many of them are working in their homes with their families or working around the world as they travel! Either way, there can be plenty of interruptions. This “On Call” sign will help alert others your RD is occupied and shouldn’t be disturbed.
Difference Maker Journal
If you’ve spent any time with an RD, you know that there are few phrases that can encompass all the things they do and the tremendous impact they make in people’s lives. However, “difference maker” is one of those terms that actually fits the bill! These “Difference Maker” journals will remind your RD how important they are and give them a space to reflect, set goals, and dream!
Work From Anywhere Kit
If the RD in your life owns their own nutrition business and has the freedom to travel. This means they may work from anywhere! When you work all over, there are all sorts of mishaps like a forgotten charger or a spilled coffee that can ruin your focus and put a damper on the day. Your RD can take this adorable little kit anywhere and it acts as an emergency kit for various remote work problems. Super thoughtful and useful!
Fresh Flowers
RDs love the science of food, and usually with that comes a love for nature. However, most of us are inside and even, at times, stuck in windowless offices. This can bring the outdoors in and just really add some beauty to an RD’s office!
Light Therapy Light
Working inside for long periods of time can really weigh on your health and sleep cycles. Light therapy can be super helpful to keep your circadian rhythms on track! Your RD will really appreciate the effects of some morning light therapy.
Acrylic Desk Plaque
Acrylic desk plaques can add a level of professionalism and personality to an RD’s desk. Since RDs take lots of pride in their work and career, this reminds them they’re completely WORTHY of the position they hold and should own their expertise! If you check your RD’s badge or website (if they own their own business) you will be able to find all of their personal credentials that follow after their name so you can add it to their plaque.
Healthy Snacks
Your RD has probably given you a lot of advice about snacking! There’s no better way to show your RD that you value their advice than to show them you’re listening and following their instructions. So, giving your RD some healthy snacks will not only give them something nutritious between sessions, but it’ll also make your RD feel heard and respected!
Get the RD in your life something they’ll really love!
RDs are pretty easy to please. Small gestures like commenting on our social posts or asking us how we’re doing can go a long way, but if you really want to give a gift, try one of these ideas! Each one will be practical, thoughtful, and touching. And, if you’re an RD reading this, treat yourself to a well-deserved gift! You’ve earned it!
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